Arts and Culture
A 1939 Marvel comic book just sold for $1.26 million – and it’s not even the most expensive comic out there
Here are five things to know about the economics of the steadily growing superhero industry.
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Resilience, Peace and Security
Deaths from far-right terrorism have more than tripled in the West
Although globally terrorism-related deaths have fallen, incidents of far-right terrorism have increased in Western nations – with 77 people killed in the first nine months of 2019.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
These indigenous women in Africa are paying the price of climate change
Lake Chad has shrunk to a tenth its size, with climate change one of the factors. This has a huge impact on the lives of people dependent on it for food and water. A local explains.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Toronto wants to power its trash trucks with food waste
Wasted food is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases: Toronto’s green energy scheme is trying to close the loop.
Cybersecurity
Hackers can use public USB chargers to steal personal data. Here’s what you need to know about ‘juice jacking’
Hackers are capitalizing on the convenience of public USB charging points to introduce malware to mobile phones.
Sustainable Development
South Korea plans to build the first hydrogen society by 2022
South Korea has planned to convert its traditional society into a hydrogen society. They are investing in hydrogen technologies to boost this initiative.
Nature and Biodiversity
5 facts about the world's biggest oil firm, Saudi Aramco
State-owned Saudi Aramco, the world's largest exporter of crude oil, is about to stage the world's biggest-ever IPO.
Sustainable Development
YouTubers are teaming up to plant 20 million trees
The internet challenged MrBeast to celebrate his 20 millionth follower by planting the same number of trees ... and he accepted.
Industries in Depth
This UK scheme wants girls to fill their social media feeds with positive role models
Teenage girls with diverse and inspiring influences have higher career aspirations and a healthier approach to the online world, finds a new report.
Geographies in Depth
From start-up to scale: This is how governments can accelerate innovation and build inclusive economies
Scaling up breakthrough innovations will be key to addressing some of the biggest challenges we face. Here’s how governments can help.
Industries in Depth
From fishing village to futuristic metropolis: Dubai’s remarkable transformation
Dubai has molded itself into a global business hub – this is how it rose out of the desert.
Nature and Biodiversity
World’s highest spring clean operation in Everest turned up 10 tonnes of trash
There’s a growing market for items made from upcycled Everest waste.
Nature and Biodiversity
This country planted 10 million trees in Uganda
A rainforest scheme in Uganda, funded by the Welsh government, has reached a major milestone.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Here's how the EU is doing on gender equality
Women and men are most equal when it comes to wealth and health - but there’s still a huge gap when it comes to power.
Nature and Biodiversity
Emissions of the most powerful greenhouse gas are rising rapidly
The widely used sulphur hexafluoride is thousands of times more potent than CO2 and its use is increasing.